Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Special Topics
Description
This course will be composed of an in-class portion wherein you prepare for the second portion of the course - a 10-day experience in Kumasi, Ghana. The purpose of this course and program are to present a global social work and political experience wherein you augment your knowledge about social welfare needs in a lower income country in Africa. Ghana is a country where social work is very new and in which there are a number of social welfare needs. By taking this course and being involved in projects in their country, you will become knowledgeable about international social work efforts on the ground.